Upgrade practical English skills to maximize future career opportunities and build confidence to thrive in international environments
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Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate, Advanced
PACE is a unique, all-in-one English course designed for students who want to upgrade their practical English skills for working in Canada and beyond. Students can maximize their future career opportunities and build communication skills and confidence to thrive in international environments. Students will learn a combination of useful workplace vocabulary/expressions and every day English. Whether you are solving a conflict with co-workers in your country or having a conversation with a native English speaker in Canada, this course gives you the real-world language and cultural tools you need to shine!
What PACE Stands For:
Prepare
Build essential skills like resume writing and interview prep in English as well as workplace etiquette.
Apply
Learn how to find and apply for jobs in English with confidence—understand job ads, write tailored applications, and present yourself professionally.
Communicate
Improve your English with a focus on speaking, listening, idioms, and workplace expressions—everything you need to sound natural and confident.
Explore
Dive into discussions on engaging hot topics—from artificial intelligence to social media trends
Weekly Highlights:
Speaking: Learn everyday English, workplace expressions, idioms & phrasal verbs
Job Prep: resumes, interviews, job searches & practical applications in English
Discussion: Explore engaging Business related topics and trends
Activate: Field trips, presentations, resume coaching, mock interviews & more
This course is designed for students with an intermediate, upper-intermediate or advanced level of English.
9:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Morning
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Prepare
Create a clear, well-structured English resume and cover letter
Understand and respond to common interview questions in English
Demonstrate appropriate workplace behavior and etiquette
Apply
Read and understand job ads in English and match them to personal skills
Use action verbs and job-specific language to tailor resumes and applications
Navigate the job search process with increased confidence in English
Communicate
Use common vocabulary, idioms, and phrasal verbs in everyday English and workplace settings
Speak politely and naturally in various social and workplace situations
Handle phone calls, complaints, small talk, and polite disagreements professionally
Explore
Engage in discussion on a variety of useful and relevant business/workplace topics
Strengthen presentation skills and confidence through detailed feedback
Interact appropriately in multicultural workplaces and community settings
Group discussions on workplace culture in international environments
Partner and small group speaking tasks using real-life scenarios
Job preparation workshops (resumes, cover letters, interview practice)
Daily vocabulary practice focused on idioms, expressions and job-related terms
Role-play exercises (interviews, communicating with senior staff, conflict resolution, project management etc.)
Field trips and cultural outings to explore every day English
Individual speaking practice with personalized teacher feedback
Student-led presentations on business related themes
Peer feedback sessions for resumes, emails, and speaking tasks
Speaking (Fluency & Accuracy): 30%
Listening Comprehension: 20%
Presentation: 20%
Mock Interview: 20%
Participation: 10%
To progress to the next level, a score of 75% is required.
Attendance is an integral part of this class. Students who miss more than 3 days per session will find it very difficult to improve or keep up.
Students unwilling / unable to complete the final presentation will not be able to advance to the next level.
Daily vocabulary handouts
Role-play scripts and workplace scenarios
Presentation guidelines
Resume and cover letter templates
Sample job ads and interview questions